Is The Negotiator scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Negotiator for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Negotiator in the US?

The Negotiator is free on YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Negotiator?

The Negotiator runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

Is The Negotiator suitable for kids?

The Negotiator is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19982h 20mAction / Crime / Drama / Thriller

The Negotiator

Name: The Negotiator
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1998-07-29
Duration: 140 min

He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive.

The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.

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The Negotiator at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 20m

At 2h 20m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 2,512 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Negotiator tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 20m.
It is free to watch on YouTube Free in the US.
TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 2,512 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Negotiator

Is The Negotiator scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Negotiator for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Negotiator in the US?: The Negotiator is free on YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Negotiator?: The Negotiator runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
Is The Negotiator suitable for kids?: The Negotiator is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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